Janya raga · child of melakarta 29, Dheerasankarabharanam
Shuddha Saveri
शुद्धसावेरि
Shuddha Saveri is a janya (child) raga born from Dheerasankarabharanam, the 29th melakarta. It is audava (pentatonic) in ascent, classified audava-audava, with the same notes as the Hindustani raga Durga. It carries a mood of Shanta: stillness; the air barely moves.
Shuddha Saveriशुद्धसावेरि
Pentatonic with no Ga, no Ni; open sky.
Drops G3 and N3 from Dheerasankarabharanam. Hindustani cousin: Durga.
Arohanam and avarohanam
Shuddha Saveri climbs and falls along these paths:
| Arohanam (up) | S R2 M1 P D2 S' |
|---|---|
| Avarohanam (down) | S' D2 P M1 R2 S |
| Notes | 5 ascending, 5 descending (audava-audava) |
| Hindustani sargam | S R m P D |
Pentatonic with no Ga, no Ni; open sky.
Parent and paths checked against karnatik.com, Wikipedia (List of Janya ragas), ragasurabhi.com.
The notes of Shuddha Saveri, as Western intervals
| Swara | Interval above Sa |
|---|---|
| S | unison (1) |
| R2 | major second (M2) |
| M1 | perfect fourth (P4) |
| P | perfect fifth (P5) |
| D2 | major sixth (M6) |
See how every swara becomes an interval in melakarta and Western music.
Songs to learn in Shuddha Saveri
- Lakshanamulu, Tyagaraja
- Orula Naduko, Tyagaraja
The parent: Dheerasankarabharanam
Shuddha Saveri keeps the tuning of its parent Dheerasankarabharanam but walks its own road. To see the full seven-note scale it is drawn from, its chords and its other children, read the Dheerasankarabharanam guide, or learn how janya ragas work in general.
Questions about Shuddha Saveri
What is the Shuddha Saveri raga?
Shuddha Saveri is a janya (derived) raga of the 29th melakarta, Dheerasankarabharanam. Its arohanam is S R2 M1 P D2 S' and its avarohanam is S' D2 P M1 R2 S.
What are the arohanam and avarohanam of Shuddha Saveri?
Arohanam (ascending): S R2 M1 P D2 S'. Avarohanam (descending): S' D2 P M1 R2 S.
What are famous songs in Shuddha Saveri?
Well-known compositions include Lakshanamulu (Tyagaraja), Orula Naduko (Tyagaraja).
What is Shuddha Saveri in Western or Hindustani music?
The Hindustani raga Durga uses the same notes.